Thursday May 23, 2019: on this day

May 23, 2019 was the 143rd day of the year 2019, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 23, 2019 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 2019, who was born and died on May 23, 2019, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2019, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. The Code) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2019 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 2019?


May 23, 2019 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2019 can also be written as 5/23/2019 in the US and as 23/5/2019 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 2019:

  • Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • Sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by syrian army tanks while covering the fighting in hbit, idlib governorate. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • To comply with u.s. sanctions, panasonic has suspended shipments to huawei technologies co. ltd. of certain hardware components.
  • U.s. president donald trump announces an additional $16 billion aid package for farmers affected by the china-united states trade war.
  • John walker lindh is the first person to be convicted in the war on terror. he was released on probation after completing his sentence. lindh refused to repent of islamist extremism, and will be placed on probation for three year. the u.s. president donald trump condemned the premature release.
  • Baltimore, maryland has been under attack by ransomware. the ransomware has disabled online payments to city departments and blocked government email accounts. hackers hacked into the servers of baltimore, maryland on may 7, demanding $100,000 (ps79,000) in bitcoin.
  • Operation blackwrist, interpol's operation blackwrist, arrests nine people from australia, thailand, and the united states and rescues 50 children. it is connected to a 63,000 strong online pedophilia ring. there are more arrests expected. this operation involved investigators from more than 60 countries.
  • Julian assange is indicted and arrested by the united states department of justice. he was charged with 17 counts of violating sections of the espionage act. these include provisions that prohibit conspiracy to obtain, get and disclose national defense information.
  • The united states department of justice has charged julian assange, wikileaks founder, with 17 counts of violating sections of the espionage act. these provisions include attempting to crack computer passwords and conspiring to obtain, receive, and disclose national defense information.
  • Aftermath of special counsel investigation (2017-2019), and crossfire hurricane investigation (fbi investigation). in a directive, the u.s. president donald trump orders the intelligence community (us attorney general william barr) to cooperate in the review of the origins the special counsel investigation. attorney general barr can declassify any information that he deems necessary for the review process.
  • In a directive, the u.s. president donald trump orders the intelligence community and u.s. attorney william barr to cooperate in reviewing the origins of special counsel's investigation. attorney general barr can declassify any information that he deems necessary for the review process.
  • Bobby joe long, an american serial killer who killed 10 women in tampa bay during an eight-month period in 1984, was executed by lethal injection.
  • 2019 european parliament election: european citizens vote in the united kingdom (uk) and in the netherlands (nl) on the first day in 2019's european parliament elections.
  • The first day of the 2019 european parliament elections saw european citizens voting in the united kingdom, and in the netherlands.
  • 2019 indian general elections: the bharatiya janata party, headed by narendra modi (indian prime minister), is declared the clear winner of the most recent indian general election.
  • The clear victor in the indian general elections is the bharatiya janata party, headed by narendra modi (indian prime minister).
  • 2019 malawian general elections: according to the malawi electoral commission, with 75% of votes counted, president peter mutharika has 40.44%, while the opposition malawi congress party's lazarus chakwera holds 35.34%. deputy president saulos chilima accounted for 18.35%.
  • French polynesia's autonomy statute is approved by the french senate.
  • Exoplanet discoveries: a new algorithm has revealed eighteen earth-like exoplanets.

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May 23, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 23, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2019 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 2019 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 2019 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 23, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 10:30 am.

The previous full moon was on May 18, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 2019.

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Who was born on May 23, 2019?


Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 2019: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 4 years 10 months old,

or 58 months and 6 days old,

or 253 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1772 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 2019.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2019?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 23, 2019.

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May 23, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 2019:

  • Zlatko Škorić
  • Alberico Motta
  • Carlos Verga
  • Bobby Joe Long
  • Michele Pistillo
  • Wilfredo Peláez

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 2019: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 2019:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 2019:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 2019:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana

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May 23, 2019: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 2019 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Richard Jewell

Richard Jewell

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm

Country: United States of America

Knives Out

Knives Out

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Rian Johnson

Starring: Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Lakeith Stanfield, Jaeden Martell, Frank Oz

Country: United States of America

The Good Liar

The Good Liar

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Bill Condon

Starring: Ian Mckellen, Helen Mirren, Russell Tovey, Mark Lewis Jones, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

Country: United States of America

Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Jake Kasdan

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Danny DeVito, Madison Iseman, Ashley Scott, Colin Hanks, Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Dania Ramirez, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Terminator: Dark Fate

Terminator: Dark Fate

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Tim Miller

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Diego González Boneta, Tristan Ulloa, Tom Hopper

Country: United States of America

May 23, 2019: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 2019 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Code

The Code

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Mimi Leder

What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Jemaine Clement

Fake News

Fake News

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Michael Linn

NOS4A2

NOS4A2

Release year: 2019

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on May 23, 2019?

On May 23, 2019 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2019?

On May 23, 2019 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 2019?

On May 23, 2019 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

Find out more about May 23rd

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What happened in 2019?

2019 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • War in Afghanistan: 27 Afghan National Security Forces members are killed by the Taliban in coordinated attacks in northern Afghanistan. They refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • After refusing to negotiate peace with the government, 27 Taliban members were killed by the Afghan National Security Forces.
  • War in North-West Pakistan: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan gunmen attacked a security base located in the Loralai region of Pakistan. The attack resulted in the deaths four security guards as well as four terrorists, one of whom was a suicide bomber. The attack also left two guards with injuries.

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What was the calendar for May 2019?

May 2019 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 2019 calendar looked like.